Lixia: The Ancient Start of Summer and Its Cultural Significance
Each year in early May, as the days grow longer and the sun warms the earth, people across China mark an important seasonal milestone—Lixia (立夏), the “Start of Summer.” One of the 24 traditional solar terms in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, Lixia is far more than a date change. It represents renewal, transformation, and growth—principles […]